AI Damage2013 Harley-Davidson Fxsb: common problems
Owners of the 2013 Harley-Davidson Fxsb filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and tires. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Tires 33% of all complaints
- 3 Wheels 33% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I have had two d407 rear tires for a harley breakout 2013. My driving is a t2 mile stretch from oakland to richmond ca to work and from richmond to hayward 16 miles twice a week to work part time as a community college instructor. Trips to los angeles once or twice a year.
Tires on my 2013 breakout are showing serious signs of fracturing across the width of the tire. This has occured on both the front and back tires that come standard on the vehicle. The cracks on the front tire first appeared sometime between the 5k checkup and 7k.
I was on I-275 just east of the I-71 intersection in cincinnati, oh. My motorcycle engine stopped running. I was in the slow lane so I pulled in the clutch and coasted to a stop in the emergency lane. I had over a gallon of premium gas still in the tank.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Fxsb has 2 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Harley-Davidson Fxsb?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, tires, wheels. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Fxsb?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2013 Harley-Davidson Fxsb from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2013 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.